Senior Manager – Data Science Visa Sponsorship US

Job Description

Join Our Dynamic Team at American Express

At American Express, we’ve cultivated a legacy of forward-thinking innovation spanning over 175 years, grounded in core principles, collaborative leadership principles, and a steadfast dedication to empowering our clients, local communities, and team members. As a valued member of Team Amex, you’ll benefit from robust resources designed to nurture your overall wellness, alongside abundant avenues for skill-building, leadership advancement, and career progression.

In this environment, your perspectives and contributions are genuinely valued, your efforts drive meaningful change, and collectively, we’ll shape the evolving landscape of financial services at American Express.

The Analytics, Insights, and Marketing (AIM) group within Global Commercial Services (GCS) Marketing serves as the strategic data powerhouse fueling American Express’s commercial operations. Our mission centers on boosting revenue streams, elevating margins, and strengthening our core offerings. By delivering insightful, forward-looking analytics, AIM equips GCS Marketing with the tools to inform strategic decisions and propel sustainable expansion.

Role Overview: Drive Cutting-Edge Analytics for Commercial Growth

As a Senior Decision Science Leader, you’ll spearhead the creation of advanced predictive frameworks tailored to expense management strategies. Leveraging sophisticated algorithms and a nuanced grasp of market dynamics, you’ll refine customer targeting approaches—crafting precise eligibility and behavioral segments for both retention and acquisition efforts. This includes enriching commercial datasets and deploying state-of-the-art models to enhance acquisition precision and overall program efficacy.

Core Responsibilities

In this pivotal position, you’ll:

• Design and refine predictive models and customer segments using leading-edge machine learning methodologies to inform expense management tactics.
• Ensure all modeling initiatives adhere to rigorous governance standards, incorporating oversight from risk and compliance functions.
• Collaborate intimately with cross-functional partners to elicit needs, co-create solutions, and deploy impactful analytics.
• Explore emerging trends, prototype novel approaches, and advocate for innovative strategies to diverse audiences, from executives to operational teams.

Your Potential Impact

You’ll transform raw data into strategic foresight, enabling smarter customer engagement and driving measurable uplift in commercial portfolio performance. By optimizing targeting and segmentation, you’ll contribute directly to revenue acceleration and enhanced client value, while fostering a culture of data-driven excellence across American Express.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a data-intensive discipline (such as Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Economics) or a related business area, paired with at least 3 years in decision sciences, analytics, or equivalent roles within finance or allied sectors.
• Proven expertise in deploying advanced statistical methods to tackle complex organizational challenges.
• Skill in interpreting datasets, distilling actionable narratives, dissecting operational issues, and facilitating creative problem-solving sessions.
• Proficiency in data exploration tools and open-source ML frameworks.
• Robust coding abilities in PySpark, Python, and SQL.

Ideal Credentials

• Master’s degree in a quantitative or business-oriented field, complemented by 3+ years in decision sciences or analytics within finance or comparable industries.

Compensation and Total Rewards

• Annual Base Salary Range: $123,000.00 – $215,250.00, plus performance-based incentives and comprehensive perks.
• Final offer will reflect your geographic location, professional background, and relevant expertise.

We invest in your complete well-being—encompassing physical, financial, and emotional health—while offering the adaptability to excel in both personal and professional spheres. Highlights include:

• Market-competitive base pay and variable rewards.
• 6% employer contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan.
• Complimentary financial planning sessions and wellness resources.
• Extensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Adaptable work options, including hybrid, fully remote, or office-based setups based on role demands.
• Generous paid family leave: 20+ weeks for all parents, regardless of birth, adoption, or surrogacy.
• On-site health clinics with medical professionals (location-specific).
• Confidential mental health support via our wellness initiative.
• Ongoing professional growth programs and learning platforms.

Explore the complete spectrum of Team Amex perks at our Colleague Benefits Hub.

Our Culture of Inclusion and Flexibility

American Express champions equal opportunity, basing hiring solely on qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally safeguarded categories. We evaluate all eligible candidates, including those with criminal histories, in line with federal, state, and local guidelines—such as the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.

For roles under banking oversight, we align with pertinent federal and state rules on background considerations.

We empower colleagues with Amex Flex, our flexible framework that balances remote collaboration with the vibrancy of in-person interactions. Arrangements vary by position and team priorities: fully office-based, blended hybrid, or virtual.

U.S. Applicants: Review your workplace rights under federal law via the EEOC “Know Your Rights” Poster. (If the link fails, paste this URL: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster into your browser.) For more on equal employment, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s OFCCP Resources.

Visa support may be available for select roles, depending on business imperatives, position scope, expenses, and legal frameworks. American Express is committed to building diverse teams that reflect the world we serve